VA Education Programs
Chapter 30 (GI Bill-Active Duty)
Chapter 30 provides cash grants to veterans who have had at least two years of active duty after June 30, 1985. This program requires the service person to have volunteered for and contributed to a one-year reduction of $100 per month. The money from the pay reduction is not otherwise refundable and can only be recouped through school attendance. There are different categories in this chapter. For more information dial the VA toll free # 1-888-442-4551 or go to the VA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov
Chapter 31 (Disabled Veterans)
A veteran receiving at least 10% permanent, service-connected disability from the VA can apply for this GI Bill. Approval is determined on an individual basis.
Chapter 32 (V.E.A.P)
Service beginning on or after January 1, 1977 through June 30, 1985
This is a matching fund program offered to veterans who served on active duty during this time period.
CHAPTER 33
NEW PROGRAM
The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 will be payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. For more information click the following links.
Chapter 33 Brochure
Chapter 33 Information Page
Chapter 33 www.gibill.va.gov
www.mygibill.org
Chapter 35 (Dependents)
Dependents of a service-connected deceased or 100% disabled veteran. There are time and age limitations to this program.
Chapter 1606 (New GI Bill-Selected Reserve)
Enlisted after June 30, 1985. New education benefit for activated reservists makes certain individuals who were activated after September 11, 2001 eligible for education benefits.
REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors)
Payable to certain survivors of members or former members of the Armed Forces who died while on active duty prior to AUGUST 13, 1981 or who died from a disability incurred in or aggravated by active duty prior to August 13, 1981.
Dependent College Tuition Fee Waiver Program
If you are a dependent (child) of a service connected disabled veteran (0%-100%), or a deceased veteran (due to service connected disability) you may qualify for 100% of your tuition to be paid at any CUS, UCC, and CCC. Contact your local Veterans Affairs Office for more information
Tulare County Veterans Office
205 N. L Street
Tulare, CA 93274
685-3300
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Kings County Veterans Office
Kings County Government Center
Hanford, CA 93230
582-3211 ext.2669
Please send your comments or questions regarding veterans benefits at College of the Sequoias to casandrag@cos.edu